Joypad that's 100% compatible with CD32 Joypad?

ancalimon · 06 October 2013, 11:11

Is there a joypad that's still being sold that's similar to CD32 joypad with the same number of buttons including the thumb buttons?

s2325 · 06 October 2013, 11:18

Yes, it's Boomerang, low quality but compatible.

I think you should try to find Honey Bee

RetroPaul · 07 October 2013, 14:52

These have just popped up on eBay. I did see them mentioned on various threads on here.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amiga-CD32...item19e1fe88e6

Apparently fully compatible and looks a reasonable price considering what the Honeybee's can fetch on eBay, tempted to get one myself. I gather those Boomerangs are pretty crap and too be avoided.

alexh · 07 October 2013, 17:43

These are the ones which were developed by a user here on this board. He also did a mouse adapter recently too.

You can buy just the PCB & parts for £12 if you want to fit it into your own

s2325 · 07 October 2013, 17:53

This KMTech Amipad32 is similar to that one made by EAB user not long ago.

s2325 · 06 November 2013, 16:40

Beware, not fully compatible:

Retro-Nerd · 06 November 2013, 16:49

Lol, of course not. It was never meant to replace the CD32 pad. btw: Buttons A and C are the same. So it's only a 2-button pad on Amiga, C64, Master System etc.

Gunbot · 09 November 2013, 23:02

Will a Sega Genesis/ Megadrive pad work? I remember using those on my A1200 to play Brutal Sports Football but remember naught about which buttons did what.

Neil79 · 05 June 2014, 14:23

Rather than make my own thread I'll use this one..

I have 5 megadrive II controllers can I use one for the Amiga 1200 without problems? I'll be using the original Amiga joystick with the Amstrad instead

Retro-Nerd · 05 June 2014, 14:42

The MD II pad works, of course only 2 buttons. What we need it a nice adapter for the good existing pads (and sorry NO PSX controller for Amiga games). Raphnet has a nice SNES to Commodore adapter but for 2 buttons only. I've asked Raphaël a few month ago for an enhanced CD32 adapter but he never replied.

http://www.raphnet-tech.com/products..._db9/index.php

robinsonb5 · 05 June 2014, 16:42

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Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

The MD II pad works, of course only 2 buttons. What we need it a nice adapter for the good existing pads (and sorry NO PSX controller for Amiga games).

I have an idea on the back burner for pressing 6-button Sega pads into service - I hope I'll have something to report within a week or two.

Retro-Nerd · 05 June 2014, 17:16

You already had a MD 6-button to CD32 adapter nearly ready iirc (last year in another thread). So, you will complete it now? Sounds promising.

robinsonb5 · 05 June 2014, 18:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

You already had a MD 6-button to CD32 adapter nearly ready iirc (last year in another thread). So, you will complete it now? Sounds promising.

Yeah that one was PIC based, and I had trouble with PIC outputs not pulling low enough, and transistor switching speeds. I've been learning since then, and exploring the PSOC chips (PLD and microcontroller in a single chip) which really lend themselves to a project like this.

Retro-Nerd · 05 June 2014, 18:19

Interesting. Any details or development pics yet?

Neil79 · 05 June 2014, 20:02

Works a treat thanks

Photon · 06 June 2014, 00:59

The first answer is 100% correct. Amigakit's controller does work, but it's horrible. Original, or preferably Honeybee. There's nothing else.

robinsonb5 · 12 June 2014, 19:35

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Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

Interesting. Any details or development pics yet?

I got this hooked up and sort-of-working last night - four directions + 2 fire buttons are fine but my shift register implementation still needs debugging. Here's a photo, anyway

Amiga1992 · 12 June 2014, 22:07

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Originally Posted by robinsonb5

I got this hooked up and sort-of-working last night - four directions + 2 fire buttons are fine but my shift register implementation still needs debugging. Here's a photo, anyway

I'm very interested in this! PSX pads are OK but Megadrive pads are better! Even if I miss one button (one trigger) I'd rather use this.
Or what about Sega Saturn ones? Or while we're ambitious, USB pad to CD32

robinsonb5 · 12 June 2014, 23:45

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Originally Posted by Akira

I'm very interested in this! PSX pads are OK but Megadrive pads are better! Even if I miss one button (one trigger) I'd rather use this.
Or what about Sega Saturn ones? Or while we're ambitious, USB pad to CD32

Sega Saturn would be easy except for the difficulty of obtaining connectors. USB is less easy but definitely doable - in fact I think someone's already working on such a device. I'm sure I read about it on here the other day?

Amiga1992 · 13 June 2014, 00:30

I just mentioned USB because there are those Saturn USB pads and also SNES pads and more. It would be awesome!

Anyway, really looking forward to this you are doing. As I said, Sega 6 button [pads are my favourite controller EVER!

06 October 2013, 11:11	#1
ancalimon Supernormal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Istanbul / Turkey Age: 41 Posts: 1,367	Joypad that's 100% compatible with CD32 Joypad? Is there a joypad that's still being sold that's similar to CD32 joypad with the same number of buttons including the thumb buttons?

06 November 2013, 16:49	#7
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 51 Posts: 12,373	Lol, of course not. It was never meant to replace the CD32 pad. btw: Buttons A and C are the same. So it's only a 2-button pad on Amiga, C64, Master System etc. Last edited by Retro-Nerd; 06 November 2013 at 16:56.

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06 October 2013, 11:18	#2
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 42 Posts: 17,789	Yes, it's Boomerang, low quality but compatible. I think you should try to find Honey Bee

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07 October 2013, 17:43	#4
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 13,715	These are the ones which were developed by a user here on this board. He also did a mouse adapter recently too. You can buy just the PCB & parts for £12 if you want to fit it into your own

07 October 2013, 17:53	#5
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 42 Posts: 17,789	This KMTech Amipad32 is similar to that one made by EAB user not long ago.

06 November 2013, 16:40	#6
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 42 Posts: 17,789	Beware, not fully compatible:

09 November 2013, 23:02	#8
Gunbot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 66	Will a Sega Genesis/ Megadrive pad work? I remember using those on my A1200 to play Brutal Sports Football but remember naught about which buttons did what.

05 June 2014, 14:23	#9
Neil79 Autistic 'n IRN! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: - Posts: 2,936	Rather than make my own thread I'll use this one.. I have 5 megadrive II controllers can I use one for the Amiga 1200 without problems? I'll be using the original Amiga joystick with the Amstrad instead

05 June 2014, 14:42	#10
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 51 Posts: 12,373	The MD II pad works, of course only 2 buttons. What we need it a nice adapter for the good existing pads (and sorry NO PSX controller for Amiga games). Raphnet has a nice SNES to Commodore adapter but for 2 buttons only. I've asked Raphaël a few month ago for an enhanced CD32 adapter but he never replied. http://www.raphnet-tech.com/products..._db9/index.php

05 June 2014, 17:16	#12
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 51 Posts: 12,373	You already had a MD 6-button to CD32 adapter nearly ready iirc (last year in another thread). So, you will complete it now? Sounds promising.

05 June 2014, 18:19	#14
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 51 Posts: 12,373	Interesting. Any details or development pics yet?

05 June 2014, 20:02	#15
Neil79 Autistic 'n IRN! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: - Posts: 2,936	Works a treat thanks

06 June 2014, 00:59	#16
Photon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Eksjö / Sweden Posts: 5,318	The first answer is 100% correct. Amigakit's controller does work, but it's horrible. Original, or preferably Honeybee. There's nothing else.

13 June 2014, 00:30	#20
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,579	I just mentioned USB because there are those Saturn USB pads and also SNES pads and more. It would be awesome! Anyway, really looking forward to this you are doing. As I said, Sega 6 button [pads are my favourite controller EVER!

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